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How to get fromIstanbul to Addis Abababy bus, plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Addis Ababa by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeIST - ADD
    9h 8m
    $233–425

  2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)planeSAW - ADD
    10h 55m
    $130–410

  3. Drive 5,148.4 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Addis Ababacar5,148.4 km
    2d 18h
    $603–871

Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Flynas, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) every 4 hours.

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